Healthy Communities

Longform Jessica "Decky" Alexander. Arts and Culture

Ypsi-based podcast seeks commonalities between older and younger generations during COVID-19

Sarah RiggWednesday, December 2, 2020
Feature Story A woman works on a laptop in her car at Ypsilanti Community Middle School, where a new public Wi-Fi hotspot will be located. Technology and Innovation

New initiatives address Washtenaw County digital divide with public Wi-Fi hotspots, online resources

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, December 2, 2020
Innovation News A 1961 photo from the Ann Arbor News shows a protest outside the Urban Renewal office in Ypsilanti. Historian Lee Azus discusses urban renewal in the city on the new episode of the "Ypsi Stories" podcast. Arts and Culture

Ypsilanti District Library launches its first podcast, focusing on local history

Sarah RiggWednesday, December 2, 2020
Feature Story Association of Businesses of Color cofounders Ylondia Portis and Brian Jones-Chance. Entrepreneurship

New association helps Washtenaw County businesses of color recover from COVID-19

Sarah RiggWednesday, November 18, 2020
Innovation News Hope Clinic staff hand out turkeys and bags of fixings to those who have signed up for them. Healthy Communities

Ypsilanti's Hope Clinic offers Thanksgiving baskets, Christmas gift cards for those in need

Sarah RiggWednesday, November 18, 2020
Innovation News Washtenaw County Community Mental Health's Crisis Negotiation Team members. Healthy Communities

Here are the results of the first full year of Washtenaw County's mental health millage

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, November 18, 2020
Longform Kristin Danko. Arts and Culture

During COVID, Washtenaw County theater companies find temporary creative outlet in streaming plays

Jenn McKeeWednesday, November 11, 2020
Longform Cuppy's Best Soulful Cafe owner Andrea "Cuppy" White. Entrepreneurship

Ypsi restaurants innovate to survive winter in pandemic

Sarah RiggWednesday, November 11, 2020
Innovation News An infographic showing how COVID-19 spreads. Healthy Communities

Ypsi-area contact tracers emphasize importance of community cooperation in controlling pandemic

Sarah RiggWednesday, November 11, 2020
Innovation News YMCA logo Healthy Communities

Ann Arbor YMCA introduces dedicated swim time for LGBTQ+ community

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, November 11, 2020
Innovation News Shelter Association of Washtenaw County staff have embraced the motto "we are Batman" to signify their commitment to be wherever they're needed, whenever they're needed. Healthy Communities

Shelter Association of Washtenaw County hosts virtual 5K to fund emergency shelter during pandemic

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, November 11, 2020
Longform Justin Harper talks with Derrick Jackson. Community Development

County sheriff and Washtenaw My Brother's Keeper partner to launch Police Reform Academy

Sarah RiggWednesday, November 4, 2020
Feature Story Karen Cross. Entrepreneurship

This Ann Arbor woman sold $4,000 in her first month as a small business owner

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, November 4, 2020
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